The 30-year-old Gomez suffered a rib cage injury a couple of weeks ago, and it sounds like the injury never improved. Either way, this may end up being a blessing in disguise for Gomez, who has struggled severely this season, slashing .182/.238/.248 this year with 0 home runs and only 5 runs batted in, striking out at a 35% rate.

The injury also gives the Astros the chance to make a little roster shake up, as Houston is off to a disappointing 15-24 start after a ALDS appearance last season.

Yesterday, Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said that the struggling Gomez will need to turn things around soon:

“I think he’s going to have to turn it around at some point, otherwise we’re not going to be able to continue to play him,” Luhnow told to MLB.com